Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
This bill would create a coordinated federal effort to help American communities adopt "smart city" technologies—systems that use data, sensors, and connected infrastructure to improve services like transportation, energy, safety, and civic operations. It establishes an Interagency Council on Smart Cities, led by the White House science office and the Commerce Department, to coordinate federal agency activities and funding, develop a multiyear national strategy, and produce a biennial report to Congress. It also directs creation of a free online resource guide to help local governments learn about smart city programs, funding, and best practices, and authorizes a competitive grant program (funded at $100 million per year for fiscal years 2026–2030) for demonstration projects in cities and communities of varying sizes, including rural and Tribal areas. Additional provisions establish a cybersecurity working group and workforce training programs.
The bill primarily affects local and state governments, which could apply for federal grants and technical assistance; federal agencies such as Commerce, Energy, HUD, Transportation, Labor, and the National Science Foundation, which would coordinate smart-city-related programs; and workforce boards and industry groups involved in related training and technology standards. It also emphasizes protecting privacy and cybersecurity and promoting equitable access to smart city benefits, particularly for underserved, rural, and Tribal communities.
H.R. 4649 was introduced on July 23, 2025, by Rep. Suzan DelBene and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Science, Space and Technology, Education and Workforce, and Foreign Affairs. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in the House and Senate before it could become law; no further action has yet occurred.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4649 do?
- This bill would create a coordinated federal effort to help American communities adopt "smart city" technologies—systems that use data, sensors, and connected infrastructure to improve services like transportation, energy, safety, and civic operations. It establishes an Interagency Council on Smart Cities, led by the White House science office and the Commerce Department, to coordinate federal agency activities and funding, develop a multiyear national strategy, and produce a biennial report to Congress. It also directs creation of a free online resource guide to help local governments learn about smart city programs, funding, and best practices, and authorizes a competitive grant program (funded at $100 million per year for fiscal years 2026–2030) for demonstration projects in cities and communities of varying sizes, including rural and Tribal areas. Additional provisions establish a cybersecurity working group and workforce training programs. The bill primarily affects local and state governments, which could apply for federal grants and technical assistance; federal agencies such as Commerce, Energy, HUD, Transportation, Labor, and the National Science Foundation, which would coordinate smart-city-related programs; and workforce boards and industry groups involved in related training and technology standards. It also emphasizes protecting privacy and cybersecurity and promoting equitable access to smart city benefits, particularly for underserved, rural, and Tribal communities. H.R. 4649 was introduced on July 23, 2025, by Rep. Suzan DelBene and referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Science, Space and Technology, Education and Workforce, and Foreign Affairs. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in the House and Senate before it could become law; no further action has yet occurred.
- Has H.R. 4649 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4649. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4649?
- H.R. 4649 was sponsored by Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4649?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (23 Jul 2025).
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